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Seventeen state governors have raised committees to implement the N70,000 new minimum wage for workers across the country. The 17 states which set up the implementation committees are Ogun, Ekiti, Sokoto, Kebbi, Osun, Enugu, Borno, Zamfara, Kogi, Kwara, Gombe, Kano, Taraba, Delta, Rivers, Jigawa and Abia. The development is happening as the Federal Government commenced payment of the new minimum wage to its 1.2 million workers last Thursday. The Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, in a memo to the Budget Office of the Federation, noted that the civil servants would be paid the minimum wage with…
Governor Umo Eno has appointed his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, to assume the role of First Lady of Akwa Ibom State in an acting capacity after the death of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. The government said the decision comes as a way to continue her legacy, especially her pet project, the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA). The decision was made known during Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s condolence visit to the Eno family in Uyo on Friday, while praising the governor’s decision, stating, “This is a thoughtful way to sustain Patience’s legacy, much like practices in the United States.”…
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has empowered 8,000 youths and women with N100,000 Livelihood Support Grants for their existing and new businesses. Ododo flagged off the cash grants to the beneficiaries on Thursday at the Banquet Hall, Government House Lokoja, the state capital. The beneficiaries cut across all the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. According to Ododo, the cash distribution marks a significant milestone in the lives of the women and youths of the state, towards a more equitable and prosperous livelihood. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Joel Oyibo, said the empowerment…
Black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Saturday 5th October 2024 can be accessed below. NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to remember that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black…
The Russian government has refuted claims of involvement in the October 1st hunger protests in Nigeria, alleging that Western countries are attempting to strain its relationship with Nigeria by associating it with the unrest. In a letter addressed to the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made available by Press Secretary of the Russian embassy in Nigeria, Yury Paramonov, the Russian government distanced itself from the protests. The statement emphasized that Russia has no connection to the demonstrations despite images of protesters waving Russian flags and chanting during the event. Russia has been accused of political interference in several…
Over 70 communities have been submerged by flood, the Kogi state government has revealed. Mr Joel Salifu, the Deputy Governor, made the disclosure after an inspection tour to the Edeha community, saying that the flood is beyond the capacity of the state government. Comrade Salifu, who is also the State Chairman, 2024 Kogi State Flood Disaster Response Committee, explained that the present situation in Edeha and other communities along the route had gone beyond its control in spite of the state government’s proactive measures towards this year’s flood. He reiterated, “It is obvious that the present situation is beyond…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has granted an approval for the extension of the work of the judicial panel of inquiry on the recovery of Government Properties, Funds and related matters to address areas not yet covered. The Governor gave the approval while receiving the final report of the Panel at Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA. According to the Governor, since there were petitions that have not been investigated, more time should be given to the panel to cover such areas instead of abruptly terminating the job of the panel. Otti, who said that he had earlier received the interim…
Governor Obaseki has countered Philip Shaibu over the alleged looting of Edo Government Properties. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that barely 40 days before the end of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration, the state government and reinstated Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu are in a war of words over the alleged looting of public properties by political appointees. This Nigeria news platform understands that officials of the state government and Philip Shaibu disagreed over a circular issued by Shaibu to permanent secretaries, departments, and agencies, urging them to guard against the looting of government properties by political appointees. The circular, dated October 4, 2024, and personally signed…
Police have barred Governor Fubara from conducting the controversial Rivers Council Election. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigeria Police Force has instructed its commanders to enforce a Federal High Court’s ruling against the upcoming local government elections scheduled for tomorrow in Rivers State. Recall that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State had in the early hours of Friday led a strong delegation to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office in Port Harcourt following an alleged attempt to break into the facility to cart away materials meant for Saturday’s LG election.Policemen allegedly deployed from neighbouring Abia State were said to have…
Black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Friday 4th October 2024 can be accessed below. NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to remember that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black…